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Glamour Girl: Why Oprah Could Give Us All A Lesson In Dressing

She's had a pretty public struggle with her weight over the years, but I don't think there's a woman in the world who better understands how to dress her body than Oprah Winfrey. Everything she wears is fabulously flattering and supremely svelting, including the black tie-inspired Naeem Khan ensemble she wore to a party Tuesday night.

She's definitely not tiny, and her clothes have never made an effort to get you to think otherwise. Instead, the Divine Miss O draws our attention to all of the right places (and away from the wrong ones) with smart silhouettes. Volume can be your best friend when it's used appropriately: Notice how her satin skirt is long and full and gives complete coverage of her hips, butt, and thighs? She avoids anything clingy and instead keeps things sleek up top, where her thin arms and beautiful bust are on display in snug (but not too snug) sweater. The tux-inspired details, rich black fabrics, and oversize earrings prove that you can look perfectly evening appropriate without wearing a postage-stamp sized cocktail dress or a frighteningly low cut top. If you're not comfortable showing a lot of skin but need an outfit for a fancy holiday fete, I think you can do no better than to take a cue from Ms. Winfrey.

What do you guys think of her look? Would you wear it? Try our take on her outfit below: